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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
Valve Replacement
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Valve Replacement
by Susan-S, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Susan S. on June 16, 1998 at 20:17:45:
My husband, an internist, is going to have surgery to repair or, if necessary, replace his mitral valve. In case he needs the valve replaced, I would appreciate information on various types of mechanical valves that may be available. Is there one most commonly used? In addition, I would like to know whether the selection of the type of mechanical valve used is usually left to the surgeon? FYI, we have decided against a tissue valve. Thank you very much. Susan S.
My husband, an internist, is going to have surgery to repair or, if necessary, replace his mitral valve. In case he needs the valve replaced, I would appreciate information on various types of mechanical valves that may be available. Is there one most commonly used? In addition, I would like to know whether the selection of the type of mechanical valve used is usually left to the surgeon? FYI, we have decided against a tissue valve. Thank you very much. Susan S.
